Acronyms

[alcraig]

Would it be possible for one of you more senior bloggers to post a comprensive list of acronyms that are commonly used on this site and then make it a sticky?
For those of us who are new to the high tech world of the XC, we find it hard to understand sometimes.
Thanks
Al

[howardc64]

Great idea, but where to start. There are so many and even more as you dig deeper in each area. Judging by your list of older Volvos in the signature line, your 01 V70XC has more computer subsystem acronyms. Being an 850 owner, you must know what RMS is :)

Volvo's diagnostic codes are broken down by subsystems on the car. This would be a good starting point. Page 11 of the following link has a good glossary of all the modules.

http://www.bsr.se/docs/man_diagnos_uk.pdf

[Astro14]

More there on Howard's link than I ever knew...and many that are likely not applicable to your car, but still, it's a point from which to start...and it still won't include all the the "vernacular" that's developed on the forum!:D

Here they are, cut and pasted:

ABS Anti Block System (really: Anti-lock Braking System)**
A/C Air Conditioning
ACM Alternator Control Module
ADM Additive Dosing Module
AEM Accessory Electronic Module
AFM AM FM Module
AP Accelerator Pedal
AQS Air Quality Sensor
ATM Antenna Module
AUD Audio Module
AUM Audio Module
BCM Break Control Module**
BSC Body Cluster Stability Sensor
CAC Charge Air Cooler**
CCM Climate Control Module**
CEM Central Electronic Module**
CMP Camshaft Position Sensor
CP Canister Purge
CPM Combustion Preheater Module
DDM Driver Door Module
DEM Differential Electronic Module**
DIM Driver Information Module**
DSTC Dynamic Stability Traction Control**
DTC Diagnostic Trouble Code
ECM Engine Control Module**
ECT Engine Coolant Temperature
EGR Exhaust Gas Recirculation
EPS Electrical Power Steering Module
ETM Electronic Throttle Module**
EVAP Evaporative Emission System
FC Engine Cooling Fan
FP Fuel Pump
GDL Gas Discharge Lamp Module
GPS Global Positioning System Module
GSM Gear Selector Module
HO2S Heated Oxygen Sensor
IAT Intake Air Temperature
ICM Infotainment Control Module
KD Kick Down
KS Knock Sensor
KVM Keyless Vehicle Module
LCM Left Camera Module
LSM Light Switch Module
MAF Mass Air Flow**
MAP Manifold Absolute Pressure
MIL Malfunction Indicator Lamp
MMM Multi Media Module
MPM Mediaplayer
MP1 Media Player 1 (Minidisc)
MP2 Media Player 2 (CD)
OWS Occupant Weight Sensor
PAM Parking Assistance Module
PDM Passenger Door Module
PHM Phone Module
PSM Power Seat Module
RCM Right Camera Module
REM Rear Electronic Module**
RPM Engine Speed
RSM Rain Sensor Module
RTI Road Traffic Information
SAS Steering Angle Sensor
SCL Steering Column Lock Module
SCM Siren Control Module
SCU Start Control Module
SIPS Side Impact Protection System
SRI Service Reminder Indicator
SRL Service Reminder Lamp
SRS Supplementary Restraint System
SUB Subwoofer
SUM Suspension Module
SWM Steering Wheel Module
TC Turbo Charger
TCM Transmission Control Module**
TMC Traffic Channel Module
TRM Trailer Module
TWC Three-way Catalytic Converter
UEM Upper Electronic Module**
VNT Variable Nozzle Turbo
VSS Vehicle Speed Sensor
WMM Wiper Motor Module

**commonly used/discussed...

[billr99]

Astro:

You've missed the two most important ones in regard to P2 Volvos and I've aded a more common one as well. They are:

PITA - Used for any number of "features" that you have to deal with with these cars

SOL - What some owners are into until they buy their own VIDA/DiCE setup.

FUBAR - Typical condition of most upper and lower engine mounts. Can be used for other bits and pieces as well.

I'm sure that there are others.

Have fun,

Bill